Bronson Arroyo picks up win no. 5
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Arroyo (5-4) served up a two-run home run to opposing starter Scott Feldman in the second frame. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits over six innings of work. he struck out two and walked two in a 7-4 victory.
Arroyo had his scoreless streak snapped at 15 1/3 innings. He has allowed just three runs over his last three starts (20 1/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at Cleveland.
J.J. Hardy hits three-run homer in win
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Matt Joyce goes 1 for 4 in return to lineup
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Joyce has hit .252/.336/.488 with eight home runs in 127 at-bats.
Chris Stewart has two hits in return
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The two-hit game gives Stewart his highest batting average since the end of April. He has hit .278/.316/.403 with three home runs in 72 at-bats.
Scott Feldman homers in losing effort
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Feldman (4-4) blew a 3-0 lead by surrendering five runs in the fourth, including a solo home run by Joey Votto and a three-run shot to Ryan Hanigan. The right-hander was charged with five runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out five and walked one as he suffered his first loss since April 21.
Feldman had allowed three runs over his last 28 2/3 innings entering Friday. His ERA rose from 2.19 to 2.80. He is scheduled to start Wednesday at home against the White Sox. He has allowed two runs over his last three starts (22 2/3 innings) at Wrigley Field.
Brett Gardner hits first May homer in win
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Gardner has hit .254/.328/.401 with four home runs and nine stolen bases in 177 at-bats. He'll remain a key part of the offense with Curtis Granderson sidelined for about a month.
Kris Medlen settles for no-decision
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Medlen surrendered a run-scoring single to Lucas Duda in the first, a solo home run to John Buck in the fourth and a run-scoring single to Marlon Byrd in the fifth. The right-hander was charged with three runs and seven hits over six innings. He struck out nine and walked one on 110 pitches.
Medlen has allowed three earned runs or fewer in each of his last five starts. He is 0-2 with a 3.06 ERA over that span. He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against Toronto. He is 0-2 with a 2.08 ERA in four starts at Turner Field.
Jeremy Hefner Ks seven in no-decision
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Hefner allowed a two-run home run to Freddie Freeman in the first. then threw five scoreless innings. LaTroy Hawkins allowed a solo home run to Dan Uggla in the seventh inning, which tied the game. Hefner was charged with two runs and three hits over six innings. He struck out seven and walked two on 94 pitches.
Hefner has won in 10 starts. He is expected to make his next start Wednesday against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. He is 0-3 with a 6.55 ERA in five appearances (four starts) away from home.
Pirates shut down Jeff Karstens due to shoulder discomfort
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Karstens was with the team's Triple-A affiliate over the weekend for a rehab assignment. He was expected to return in early June, but his timetable may be pushed back following Friday's setback.
Joe Mauer breaks up no-hit bid in ninth inning
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
The hit gives Mauer a .337/.412/.471 line with two home runs in 172 at-bats. He's 3 for 9 in the Tigers' series as the teams head into the weekend.






